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Richfield’s Best Kept Secret: Wood Lake Nature Center

May 6, 2015 by Stephanie 8 Comments

Woodlake

One of my most favorite places to visit with my daughter is Wood Lake Nature Center. It’s located in Richfield, Minnesota, in the heart of the city. I say that it’s a best kept secret because even though I grew up just ten minutes from the nature center, I had no idea it even existed until I moved into the city. When I refer to it while talking to friends, many of them have no idea what I’m talking about.

Wood Lake Nature Center was one of the first nature centers built in the metro area, back in the early 70’s. It’s a great place to visit year-round and they offer several classes through the seasons as well. It’s a 150-acre natural area and it’s an amazing place to do some bird gazing.

We visited the nature center the other day and took the long path around the entire center. It was the first time we had taken that path and I have to tell you, it was the most enjoyable visit we’ve had to date.

Here are some photos from our morning:

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We ended up seeing geese and goslings, turtles, a BEAVER!!, a snake, tons of birds and simply beautiful scenery.

Here is an Instagram post I posted from last summer, raving about all we saw:

Woodlake July 2014

So if you have some free time and are looking for something to do, consider visiting Wood Lake! Follow them on Facebook to keep up-to-date with events.

Where is your favorite place to visit?

Filed Under: Just for Fun Tagged With: bird gazing in minnesota, good place to bird watch in minnesota, minnesota nature center, minnesota wildlife, nature camps, nature center minnesota, places to go with kids, wood lake nature center

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  1. harriet says

    May 8, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Minnesota really is a very pretty place to visit.

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  2. Jeanine says

    May 8, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Those are some gorgeous photos! That turtle is pretty awesome!

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  3. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    May 8, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    I love the baby turtles. Looks like a great place to relax and enjoy.

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  4. Heather says

    May 8, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Wow, it seems like an incredible place to take in nature! I would be enthralled. Can’t believe it seems to be a little secret.

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  5. Karen W says

    May 9, 2015 at 8:46 am

    It’s a shame we live in PA and it would really be too far to come and visit. What a lovely place to really get into nature. I love the pics of the geese and the turtle

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  6. Simple Mama (@simplemama2013) says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:16 am

    Looks like a wonderful place to live or even visit! Your photos are all beautiful!

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  7. Nicole Lutzy says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:35 am

    we love places like this as a homeschool family. Such hands on learning. What a beautiful place!

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  8. Allison says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:27 am

    <3

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